Aileen
At the end of the day, he’s nothing but a spoiled brat. Not the best friend I was hoping for him to be. I still find it hard to believe he staged all that just to win my trust.
I don’t think I can believe in anyone again after all this.
This makes Marshall better than him. At least he was honest with his feelings and told me about it straightforwardly instead of playing dirty.
“I need time to think about your deal. Till then, please don’t leak those pictures anywhere. Can you do that?” I requested, staring at him.
He looked down and paused for a second before shaking his head, “Hm…why not? It’s not like you are running off anywhere are you now? And even if you try, you can’t escape from me. So, I’ll give you time to make up your mind.”
“I’ll give you 24 hours to give me an answer. Is that enough?”
24? Is it enough time?
“But”
“Nuh-uh, you can’t negotiate with me. So, take what you have,” he cuts me off, placing a finger on top of my lips. “I’ve somewhere to be, so see you later.”
Before I could say another word, he flew off in a hurry.
What kind of a mess have I pulled myself into?
“What are you going to do now?” Kiki, my wolf asked. “Are you going to give up on him for the sake of his reputation? Or will you stick close despite what happens?”
I don’t know…. I haven’t thought about it yet. It’s easy for you to say this but it’s not easy for me.
“You knew this day was going to come one way or another. Then, why didn’t you prepare in advance? Or made any decision? You’ve been avoiding it since day one. That’s why you got into a very big mess.”
I wasn’t avoiding it. I just wanted things to remain just how they are for the time being. Cause I was afraid if the truth came out, Mom and my relationship wouldn’t be the same anymore.
I’ll…. lose the connection I have with her. I’m afraid she’ll start hating on me. I don’t want her to hate me she’s the only family I have.
“But, your mate is your family as well. Will you discard him for your selfishness?”
Discard…. Dave…..
But, if I stick close…. Skylar will…. is Dave really ready to disclose our relationship to the world? Will he answer me if I ask?
After that conversation, I couldn’t focus on class. Everything went over my head and I was feeling anxious and jittering.
I waited for college to end, and when it did, I got into the car to head home. But, just as I got in, black clouds covered the evening sky and it started pouring heavily out of nowhere.
I texted Dave earlier during the day when he’ll be back home but he didn’t answer. So I told him to head back home as soon as possible.
It was still raining when I got out of the car. I walked inside with a bit damp clothes and hair.
I went to my room to shower and change clothes. While drying my hair, I checked my phone.
No message from him yet. I looked outside, it was still pouring hard.
Can he really come back in this rain? Why on earth did the weather have to be so much worse today?
I heaved a sigh and hugged my knees close while leaning against the pillows.
I’ve never felt this low in my life. This is really serious.
I waited for 30, then while waiting, 1 hour passed. I paced up and down in my room and sat on the chair and almost dozed off while waiting.
When I looked outside, the rain was still on. Is Dave not coming?
Suddenly, the gates opened and a car headed inside in the pouring rain. And as I thought, it was Dave’s car.
A ray of hope lit up in my dark world. I ran out of my room the very minute, chasing after him.
When I was on my way down the stairs I saw him heading inside with his wet coat and wet hair.
He seemed tired and a bit down.
When he was about to head upstairs, he saw me from afar. Finally, I can talk about it with him.
We both looked at each other in the eyes and he adverted his gaze. Then, walked over to my side and walked past me.
I was puzzled by his action. Did he just avoid me?
But, why? Didn’t he see my message?
I turned away and went after him.
He was walking at a fast pace towards his room. I ran as fast as I could and appeared right in front of him, stopping him in his tracks.
He avoided his gaze and tried to walk past again.
“Wait, why are you avoiding me?” I asked, catching my breath. “Did I do something?”
“No, you didn’t. But, I’d like to be left alone for the time being,” he replied, “So, excuse me. I want to change and just go to bed. I’m not hungry so you can eat up on your own. Goodnight.”
Leave him alone? But, what about Skylar’s deal? 24 hours will be over in the morning.
He walked past me, but I hugged him from behind, holding him in place.
“Don’t go! Please don’t leave me like this!” I yelled. “If you leave….. I….”
“Why are you acting this way?” he grunted. “I’m wet. You’ll catch a cold if you hold me like this.”
“I don’t care about it! But, please don’t push me away.”
“Don’t you think you are acting a bit childish suddenly?” he replied, removing my hands away, turning to me. “Did something happen?”
“Well…. no, I mean…. I didn’t like how you avoided me like that so…. is everything alright with you?”
He sighed, taking off his coat he forced it into my hands. “No, it’s obviously not. But, I don’t want you to stress over it.”
“Then, it’s definitely something I have to stress over,” I replied, “I’d like to hear all about it. But, take a shower first and get changed. We can talk after it.”
“You are so stubborn,” he murmured, “Wait for me in the room then.”
“Sure,” I nodded. You can do it, Aileen.